When the new government came into existence in 2019, Somanna was appointed in charge of the Mysore district. Just a few days before the country's proud Cultural Dasara Festival. Somanna quickly convened a gathering of officials, local representatives and experts, taking them to confidence and making Dasara Mahotsav as a successfully.

Navratri, Dasara sports festival and cultural events were in full swing. Somanna, who was then the Minister of Silk Ministry made the grand decision of marching in a silk saree to Goddess Chamundeshwari on the Vijaya Dashami day. This act cleverly promoted the silk industry.

The road was widened to allow devotees to visit Chamundeshwari Temple during the Dasara Mahotsav. Clear the shops and systemic rehabilitation to shopkeepers next to the bus stop, which cost around Rs 400 crore. A permanent building complex was built at a cost. This is significant step in the Mysore.